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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from TRY 10,019 and round-trip from TRY 16,472. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 16,472 TRY 33,328
        51% off
        51% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 16,472
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 16,583 TRY 33,328
        50% off
        50% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 16,583
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 16,671 TRY 33,328
        50% off
        50% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 16,671
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 16,781
        50% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 16,781
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 16,877
        49% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 16,877
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 17,766
        47% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 17,766
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 18,383
        45% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 18,383
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 19,435
        42% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 19,435
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 19,574
        41% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 19,574
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 22,338
        33% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 22,338
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 24,918
        25% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 24,918
      • CNS 09:40
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 25,329
        24% off
        TRY 33,328 TRY 25,329
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,019 TRY 23,106
        56% off
        56% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 10,019
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,526 TRY 23,106
        54% off
        54% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 10,526
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,563 TRY 23,106
        54% off
        54% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 10,563
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 10,916
        53% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 10,916
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 11,195
        52% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 11,195
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 11,298
        51% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 11,298
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 11,305
        51% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 11,305
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 12,209
        47% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 12,209
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 13,687
        41% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 13,687
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        TRY 15,289
        34% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 15,289
      • CNS 23:55
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:35
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
        TRY 16,737
        28% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 16,737
      • CNS 10:55
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        TRY 17,560
        24% off
        TRY 23,106 TRY 17,560
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch is October, with an average price of TRY 9,207. The most expensive month is usually July, with an average price of TRY 20,918.

TRY 20,918
TRY 15,063
TRY 9,207
TRY 3,352
  • TRY 9,207
    Oct
  • TRY 10,324
    Nov
  • TRY 12,124
    Dec
  • TRY 10,723
    Jan
  • TRY 15,100
    Feb
  • TRY 10,696
    Mar
  • TRY 12,722
    Apr
  • TRY 10,794
    May
  • TRY 11,603
    Jun
  • TRY 20,918
    Jul
  • TRY 17,345
    Aug
  • TRY 14,868
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Christchurch?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure from Cairns Airport to Christchurch is on Tuesday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as fares are typically the highest.

TRY 25,450
TRY 17,953
TRY 10,455
TRY 2,958
  • TRY 20,221
    Mon
  • TRY 10,455
    Tue
  • TRY 24,641
    Wed
  • TRY 10,670
    Thu
  • TRY 22,845
    Fri
  • TRY 25,450
    Sat
  • TRY 11,139
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Cairns Airport to Christchurch flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch are Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia, among 4 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways

Flight Schedule from Cairns Airport to Christchurch

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    14:55

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  2. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S M - W - F -

  4. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:45

    MEL

    - M T W T F S
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  5. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  6. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  8. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:20

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:30

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    01:00

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  11. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    18:55

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    01:20

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  12. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  13. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:30

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    01:00

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:30

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    01:00

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. NZ7110

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:30

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    01:00

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    01:00

    MEL

    S - - - T - S
    Search

  19. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:30

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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What to know about flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch?

Cheapest return ticket price TRY 16,634
Cheapest one-way flight price TRY 9,938
Off-season travel month July
Peak season for travel November

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Christchurch Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Christchurch?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Christchurch is November. During this time, flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cairns Airport(CHC) take around 4 hours 55 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Christchurch (CHC): Christchurch International Airport.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 789 flights per month.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch. The average flight time is approximately 4 hours 29 minutes, with about 0 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns Airport to Christchurch currently starts from TRY 10,019, with round-trip fares from TRY 16,472. The lowest fare is offered by Jetstar Airways departing on Wed, Nov 11; prices are subject to availability.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Virgin Australia The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Cairns Airport to Christchurch is TRY 22,611, and the average round-trip fare is TRY 32,060. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch are usually cheapest in October, with an average one-way fare of about TRY 22,611. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Christchurch departs at 07:00, and the latest one departs at 07:00. There are approximately 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch usually arrive at Christchurch International Airport. Christchurch International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch. Basic fares start from TRY 10,019. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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